Latin America Energy Vendor Inspector

Mission
A Vendor Inspector acts as a quality assurance professional who ensures that the materials procured from vendors or suppliers meet the specified technical and quality standards. This involves meticulous document review, equipment calibration checks, and on-site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Document Verification:
• Check the completeness and latest revision of technical and quality documents, including specifications, procedures, drawings, data sheets, etc.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is in place before proceeding with inspections.
• Calibration Check:
• Verify the proper calibration of all apparatus and instrumentation used ( by vendor) in testing materials. This ensures the accuracy and reliability of measurement and testing equipment.
• Inspection Execution:
• Ensure to be qualified to perform the test notified
• Perform inspections based on notifications , approved Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and documents approved by customer .
• Follow established procedures and guidelines for conducting inspections to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.
• Test Witnessing:
• Witness various tests, including visual and dimensional inspections, pressure tests, Positive Material Identification (PMI), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), etc.
• Ensure that tests are conducted in compliance with the latest approved technical data sheets, test procedures, supplier internal standard operating procedures, and relevant quality standards.
• Quality Compliance:
• Verify that all tests are performed in accordance with approved standards and procedures.
• Ensure that supplier internal standard operating procedures are followed and that quality standards are met during the testing processes.
• Material Certification Review:
• Review material certificates and test reports provided by suppliers.
• Confirm that the materials meet the specified requirements and standards as per the documentation and inspection criteria.

Education
High School Diploma/GED

Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Practical experience in the specific industry in which inspections will be conducted is often a requirement. The number of years of experience can vary based on the complexity of the inspections.
• Inspection Experience: Previous experience in a similar inspection role is highly beneficial.
• Understanding of Specifications: Familiarity with technical specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards relevant to the products or materials being inspected.
• Quality Control Knowledge: Knowledge of quality control processes and procedures.
• Certifications in Inspection Techniques: Possession of relevant certifications, such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), or industry-specific certifications related to inspection processes.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Certifications: Depending on the industry, certifications in NDT methods may be required.

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

Latin America Energy Vendor Inspector